[2][3] Although sports bars have been busy in the past, it is becoming more common for people to watch the game from home due to the increasing size of televisions as well as to save money.

[7] Churches sometimes cancel afternoon or evening services, hold football-themed charity drives, or deliver sermons designed to appeal to male members of the congregation.

[13] Competing networks, due to the severe loss of viewers to the Super Bowl festivities and a gentlemen's agreement not to compete against the game (most cable and broadcast networks are owned by a limited number of companies, most of which hold NFL rights), generally resort to low-cost counterprogramming measures like the Puppy Bowl.

[11][16][17] It is the second-largest food consumption event in the United States, behind Thanksgiving dinner,[18] and some police departments have noticed a dramatic increase in drunk driving.

Foods traditionally eaten include buffalo wings, chili, baby back ribs, dipping sauces, pizza, and potato chips.